Endovascular recanalization of failed distal bypass in Buerger's disease

Cardiovasc Interv Ther. 2014 Jul;29(3):266-9. doi: 10.1007/s12928-013-0224-6. Epub 2013 Nov 12.

Abstract

In the treatment of Buerger's disease, bypass surgery with the use of an autologous vein has served as a treatment option in cases in which distal target vessel has been available. However, failed bypass occlusion can result in a devastating clinical scenario. Herein, we report a successful endovascular revascularization of failed distal bypass graft as a last resort for a patient with Burger's disease with ischemic rest pain and extensive tissue loss.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Endovascular Procedures / methods
  • Femoral Vein / diagnostic imaging
  • Femoral Vein / surgery
  • Foot / blood supply
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Thromboangiitis Obliterans / complications
  • Thromboangiitis Obliterans / surgery*
  • Vascular Diseases / surgery*